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Oct 7
2 min

Justice Ginsburg’s Lasting Impact on Workplace Equality

As the longest-serving woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, Ginsburg was a trailblazer who fought for issues that are more relevant today than e

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Employment Laws and Workers' Compensation in a COVID World

Joshua C. Black

Sep 10
1 min

Employment Laws and Workers' Compensation in a COVID World

Join attorneys Joshua Black and Matt Fendon as they discuss the state of employment laws and workers' compensation during COVID-19.

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Arizona Named Top 10 for Women’s Equality in the Workplace

Joshua C. Black

Aug 26
2 min

Arizona Named Top 10 for Women’s Equality in the Workplace

The study looked at the information from all fifty states and listed Arizona at number five for women’s equality.[4]

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Unemployment Benefits Extended: A Temporary Solution

Joshua C. Black

Aug 10
3 min

Unemployment Benefits Extended: A Temporary Solution

On August 8, 2020, the President signed four Executive Orders aimed at providing short-term relief to Americans during the pandemic.

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Working in the Summer of COVID: Three Essential Topics to Cover With Returning Employees

Joshua C. Black

Jul 7
2 min

Working in the Summer of COVID: Three Essential Topics to Cover With Returning Employees

As employees begin to return to the workplace en masse after months of alternative work arrangements employers must be ready to address new

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Equality in the Workplace for the LGBTQ Community

Joshua C. Black

Jun 25
3 min

Equality in the Workplace for the LGBTQ Community

On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court decided a monumental case for the LGBTQ Community, interpreting Title VII of the Civil Rights Act...

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Joshua C. Black

Jun 20
1 min

ADOSH - Whistleblower Information

If you believe you or another employee are/is exposed to a condition that is immediately dangerous contact ADOSH at the number below.

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Time to Mask-Up at Work? New Executive Order from Governor Ducey

Joshua C. Black

Jun 19
3 min

Time to Mask-Up at Work? New Executive Order from Governor Ducey

The Arizona Department of Health Services provided new guidelines “allowing local governments to implement mask and face-covering policies."

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Joshua C. Black

Jun 15
3 min

Historic Victory for LGBTQ Workers

On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court expanded Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, a major step forward towards equality in the workplace.

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Department of Labor Cracks Down: Local Business Violates Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act

Joshua C. Black

May 18
2 min

Department of Labor Cracks Down: Local Business Violates Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act

During the investigation, the WHD investigators discovered Bear Creek Electrical failed to pay the Worker for the qualified paid sick leave.

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EEOC Hits Pause Button: Delays Workers' Right to Sue

Joshua C. Black

Apr 17
3 min

EEOC Hits Pause Button: Delays Workers' Right to Sue

tarting March 21, 2020, the EEOC quietly implemented a policy that temporarily suspended issuing “Notice of Right to Sue” letters to employe

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Joshua C. Black

Apr 6
1 min

Unemployment & COVID-19: Free Webinar

In this informative webinar attorney Joshua Black will discuss tips and tricks for navigating the unemployment process during COVID-19.

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Top Three Things to Know to Maximize Your Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19

Joshua C. Black

Apr 4
2 min

Top Three Things to Know to Maximize Your Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19

Here are the top three things employees can do to ensure they receive the maximum unemployment benefits possible!

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Earn up to $840 a Week: Understanding Recent Changes to Unemployment in Arizona

Joshua C. Black

Mar 31
3 min

Earn up to $840 a Week: Understanding Recent Changes to Unemployment in Arizona

The CARES Act expands eligibility for unemployment and provides up to an additional $600 per week in unemployment benefits.

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Quarantined With Pay: The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act

Joshua C. Black

Mar 20
3 min

Quarantined With Pay: The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act

The EPSLA expands the rights of employees to use emergency paid sick leave to deal with COVID-19 related absences.

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Sweeping Changes to FMLA: Breaking Down the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act

Joshua C. Black

Mar 20
3 min

Sweeping Changes to FMLA: Breaking Down the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act

One major change to come from the Bill is a sweeping expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) to assist American employees who

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Justice Ginsburg’s Lasting Impact on Workplace Equality

Employment Laws and Workers' Compensation in a COVID World

Arizona Named Top 10 for Women’s Equality in the Workplace

Unemployment Benefits Extended: A Temporary Solution

Working in the Summer of COVID: Three Essential Topics to Cover With Returning Employees

Equality in the Workplace for the LGBTQ Community

ADOSH - Whistleblower Information

Time to Mask-Up at Work? New Executive Order from Governor Ducey

Historic Victory for LGBTQ Workers

Department of Labor Cracks Down: Local Business Violates Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act

EEOC Hits Pause Button: Delays Workers' Right to Sue

Unemployment & COVID-19: Free Webinar

Top Three Things to Know to Maximize Your Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19

Earn up to $840 a Week: Understanding Recent Changes to Unemployment in Arizona

Quarantined With Pay: The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act

Sweeping Changes to FMLA: Breaking Down the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act

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